“Celebrating Copeland”
Posted: Mar 4 09:00
To celebrate British Tourism Week, Whitehaven's Tourist Information Centre is holding a special event to celebrate all that Copeland has to offer as a visitor destination. Throughout the day, the centre will play host to local producers including Mawsons of Bailey Ground, Seascale, Woodalls of Waberthwaite and Hartley's Ice cream of Egremont, who will all have stalls at the centre. Local poet Janice M Robinson, featured in the current Whitehaven Guide's Poetry Corner, will be showcasing her work which celebrates the heritage and culture of the Copeland area. Some of her poems will be on display in the Tourist Information Centre from Wednesday 17th March, and Janice will be on hand throughout the event on Friday 19th March to discuss her poems and for poetry readings. Refreshments will be available throughout the day.
The highlight of the event is the "Celebrate Copeland - Prize Draw" with a host of wonderful prizes on offer donated from businesses throughout the borough of Copeland. "We are delighted with just how generous local businesses have been in helping us to promote Copeland" said Kathy Cunliffe, TIC Supervisor.
The prize draw will take place at 12:45 on Friday 19th March with Copeland's MP Jamie Reed. Members of the public, whether they be visitors or local residents can pick up entry forms from Whitehaven, Millom and Egremont Tourist Information Centres, also the Beacon Centre between now and 19th March. All entries must be received by 12 noon on the 19th March.
The grand prize is 1 night dinner, bed and breakfast for two at the Sella Park Country House Hotel, Calderbridge. Set in 6 acres of beautiful gardens, the hotel boasts a stunning riverside location and delicious fine dining sourced from local produce.
The many other fantastic prizes include; dinner for two at Whitehaven harbourside's "Wellington Bistro" at The Beacon, a prize hamper packed with local produce, two family passes to Muncaster Castle and Gardens, two Annual VIP tickets to The Beacon, Whitehaven and a special one-off Cleopatra design necklace courtesy of MPS Exclusive Jewellery.
Working with The Beacon, Whitehaven Tourist Information Centre have also organised a special Whitehaven Town Trail, exploring the Copeland town's amazing history, beginning at 1.30pm on 19th March. Places are limited and can be booked by calling The Beacon on 01946 592302. Places must be booked before midday on 19th March and are being offered at the special price of just £3.50 per person.
Councillor Hugh Branney said "Copeland has such a wide offer for tourists with our colourful coast, rugged gems, our atmospheric lakes and valleys and not forgetting superb local produce. It's a wonderful place to visit and an even better place to live. I am pleased that Whitehaven Tourist Information is holding this event to promote our beautiful area".
